preponderance
CEFR: C2
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, weight, or executive influence (e.g. 'preponderance of evidence').
Synonyms
- predominance
- prevalence
- majority
Common Collocations
- preponderance of evidence
- preponderance of power
- clear preponderance
Example Sentence
A preponderance of empirical evidence suggests that trade liberalization increases aggregate national wealth over the long term.